Crohn's Disease
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Crohn's disease, also called Regional Enteritis, is a chronic inflammation of the intestines which is usually confined to the terminal portion of the small intestine, the ileum. Ulcerative colitis is a similar inflammation of the colon, or large intestine. These and other IBDs (inflammatory bowel disease) have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Crohn's disease is also known as Granulomatous ; or Colitis . It primarily causes abdominal pain, diarrhea ( may be bloody), vomiting, or weight loss.
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How is Crohn's Disease inherited?
Inheritance of Crohn's disease refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or "runs" in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease.

SymptomsThere are three main symptoms assosiated with Chron's disease. They are : abdominal pain, diarrhea (maybe bloody), and a fever.Diet- specific low-fiber or high-fiber may be prescribed depending on symptoms and location of the disease. they must give up foods that are lactose

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Treatment

  • Anti diarrheal medicine as needed
  • Antispasmodic medication as needed-->Hyoscyamine
  • Medications for treating Crohn's:
    1. Sulfasalazine
    2. Corticosteroids (steroids)--> Prednisone
    3. Immune therapy drugs, such as Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine
  • Surgery may be needed for fistulas, abscesses (infections), or bowel obstructions




Questions-
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Work cited-
http://www.healthcentral.com/ibd/irritable-bowel-syndrome-000103_1-145.html
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/crohnsdisease/cd_symptoms.html